Tenpenny Parks cover

Tenpenny Parks

2022 · Thunderworks Games

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

The Game Makers cover

The Game Makers

2026 · Bézier Games

Loved · 100% positive · 2 verdicts

Pick Tenpenny Parks if you want…

  • Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
  • Spatial planning where pieces fit together
  • Shorter sessions (about 75 min vs 90)

Pick The Game Makers if you want…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)

Quick facts

Tenpenny ParksThe Game Makers
Players1–41–6
Play time45–75 min60–90 min
ComplexityMediumMedium
Best at4 players
Age14+15+
Year20222026

Common questions

Is The Game Makers better than Tenpenny Parks?

Tenpenny Parks sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; The Game Makers at 100% over 2. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.

Which plays faster, Tenpenny Parks or The Game Makers?

Tenpenny Parks runs up to about 75 minutes; The Game Makers up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, Tenpenny Parks is the quicker table.